2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 68.3% of Land Rover Range Rover Sports first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. Across 12,588 Range Rover Sport first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Land Rover Range Rover Sports first used in 2008 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Range Rover Sports first used in 2008 against all cars first used in 2008 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Range Rover Sport figure was 11.1 points higher.
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| Test year | 2008 Range Rover Sport | All cars first used 2008 | Range Rover Sport first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67.7% | 58.0% | 5,455 |
| 2022 | 68.2% | 57.9% | 5,231 |
| 2023 | 67.8% | 57.4% | 4,767 |
| 2024 | 67.3% | 56.9% | 4,200 |
| 2025 | 68.3% | 57.2% | 3,621 |
Common 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT failures
Share of the 4,058 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working | 16.6% | 675 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 10.6% | 432 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 8.8% | 356 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 8.5% | 345 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | 8.2% | 331 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Range Rover Sport in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension arm replacement | £150 | £120–£180 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2008 Range Rover Sports, as a share of all 12,588 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 18.5% | 2,330 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 12.5% | 1,571 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 12.1% | 1,523 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 9.7% | 1,226 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 9.2% | 1,152 |
Questions about the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
In 2025, 68.3% of Range Rover Sports first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2008 Range Rover Sport most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 45.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (31.2%) and suspension (29.3%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (16.6%).
How often does a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport fail its MOT?
In 2025, 31.7% of first tests on Range Rover Sports first used in 2008 did not pass first time: 24.9% failed, and a further 6.8% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 4,058 of 12,588 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 18.5% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (12.5%), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (12.1%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (9.7%) and “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (9.2%).
Is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 67.7% in 2021 to 68.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2008
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